The 2026 Conference theme is Big Challenges Bigger Solutions
Each session must involve employment, and presenters are encouraged to feature advocates and stories of real-life people affected by the covered topic. Researchers can consider the track within which their research best fits. The APSE Universal Competencies are a great resource for building your session and can be found at this link: https://apse.org/APSE-Universal-Competencies
Tracks:
Effective Practices in Employment Engagement and Community Partnerships
Advancing Employment First Through Policy and Research
Funding and Managing Employment Services
Innovative Job Coaching Strategies
Navigating Job Development and Career Pathways
Supporting Underserved Populations
Technology and Employment First
Timeline
| Application Closes | February 28, 2026 |
| Presenter Notification | March 20, 2026 |
| Deadline for Presenter Commitment | March 31, 2026 |
| Full Conference Schedule Announced to Presenter | April 15, 2026 |
Thinking about becoming a sponsor of APSE? Check out https://apse.org/sponsor
National APSE Conference Proposal Form
The 2026 Conference theme is Big Challenges Bigger Solutions
Each session must involve employment, and presenters are encouraged to feature advocates and stories of real-life people affected by the covered topic. Researchers can consider the track within which their research best fits. The APSE Universal Competencies are a great resource for building your session and can be found at this link: https://apse.org/APSE-Universal-Competencies
Tracks:
Effective Practices in Employment Engagement and Community Partnerships
Advancing Employment First Through Policy and Research
Funding and Managing Employment Services
Innovative Job Coaching Strategies
Navigating Job Development and Career Pathways
Supporting Underserved Populations
Technology and Employment First
Timeline
| Application Closes | February 28, 2026 |
| Presenter Notification | March 20, 2026 |
| Deadline for Presenter Commitment | March 31, 2026 |
| Full Conference Schedule Announced to Presenter | April 15, 2026 |
Thinking about becoming a sponsor of APSE? Check out https://apse.org/sponsor
